Michele Nelson

My HR role is being eliminated due to our manufacturing plant closing in June of 2026. I am excited to start my search for my next HR career! I am open to all HR opportunities in central or western MA.

Gardner, Massachusetts, United States

About

Human Resource and Customer Service Management Professional

Experience

  • Human Resources Specialist at Garlock Flexibles
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Partnered with HR Generalist and key leadership to enhance onboarding, new hire experience and 90-day introductory periods for all new hires. • Processed payroll for all exempt and non-exempt employees. • Served on an employee engagement committee to strengthen our relationship with our community and business partners. • Purchasing through Radius and Expense Reports through Concur. • Drafted companywide communication for the management team and employees. • Executive Assistant for the CEO (2023-2025) • Suggested, planned and designed employee engagement activities. • Soley delivered HR services for two manufacturing plants until an HR Manager was selected. • Redesigned new employee orientation, reviewed policies, handbook and benefits. • Awarded Employee of the Month for December 2025

  • Administrative Support Specialist at Sharon Public Schools
    2019 - 2023 · 4 yrs

    • Handled deposits, purchase orders, monthly reconciliation • Tracked and submitted payroll for 25 employees • Triaged and prioritized urgent/non-urgent matters for the office • Managed the student recognition program

  • BDC Manager at Prime Motor Group formerly Gallery Automotive
    2015 - 2019 · 4 yrs

    • Managed Business Development Center • Recruited and trained all customer service staff • Phone system administrator (CDK-Cisco based system) for all dealerships • Managed CRM-Elead Metrics

  • Client Services Manager at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston
    1998 - 2001 · 3 yrs

    • Managed 32 employees in Medical Records, Phone Room and Front Desk for multiple sites • Recruited, trained, coached, disciplined and terminated employees • Developed and implemented motivational incentive programs • Handled escalated patient grievances

  • Customer Service Manager at VIDEO MONITORING SERVICES OF AMERICA, LP
    1996 - 1998 · 2 yrs

    • Managed the sales and customer service department • Hired, trained, coached, disciplined employees • Developed and implemented structured sales incentives